Leatha
girl nameLeatha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #407 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#407
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #658 |
| 1890s | #517 |
| 1900s | #507 |
| 1910s | #598 |
| 1920s | #724 |
| 1930s | #819 |
| 1940s | #995 |
| 1950s | #1216 |
| 1960s | #1455 |
| 1970s | #3030 |
| 1980s | #6473 |
| 1990s | #9458 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Leatha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leatha alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leatha in 2025?
- Leatha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leatha most popular?
- Leatha peaked in 1900, reaching #407 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leatha with classmates?
- Leatha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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